Settlement demand extortion or negotiation? Bombay HC quashes FIR over demand of ₹25 lakh each by flat purchasers
The Court held that an exorbitant settlement demand, without an intentional threat or fear of injury, does not attract Section 385 IPC.
FIR quashed
Mere sale of garments bearing religious images does not attract Section 295-A IPC absent deliberate and malicious intent; Gujarat HC quashes FIR against Surat textile businessman
The Court held that Section 295-A, Penal Code, 1860, is attracted only when an insult to religion or religious beliefs is perpetrated with the deliberate and malicious intention of outraging the religious feelings of a class of citizens.
FIRs quashed, pan-India compensation policy directed: Inside Supreme Court’s NEET-UG 2026 Protest order
Supreme Court Quashes FIRs, Invokes Article 142 and Directs Pan-India Compensation for Students’ Families in NEET-UG 2026 Protests
When Justice Demands Closure, Criminal Proceedings Need Not Continue; Allahabad HC Quashes POCSO FIR
The Allahabad High Court quashed FIR under the POCSO Act, holding that continuation of the criminal proceedings would serve no fruitful purpose in the peculiar facts of the case.
‘Knowledge’ is the hinge on which the offence turns: Delhi HC quashes FIR against man booked over movement on a public road during COVID-19 lockdown
The allegations in the FIR, even if accepted in their entirety, do not disclose the commission of any offence, nor does the material collected during the investigation cure that deficiency. The continuation of such a prosecution, more than six years after the incident, would amount to an abuse of the process of the Court, warranting the exercise of the inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC.
Bombay HC quashes FIR over ‘Ya Allah! Rasgulla! Dahi Bhalla!’ remark; No offence under S. 295-A IPC
“The words “Ya Allah! Rasgulla! Dahi Bhalla” by themselves are neutral in ordinary social use, and mere mention of food items in a comic act cannot amount to insult of religion.”
“Intention to insult is essential under the National Honour Act”: Bombay HC quashes FIR against 85-year-old over alleged inverted display of the National Flag
“Neither the statement of the watchman nor any material collected by the prosecution on record indicated that the applicant hoisted or displayed the Indian National Flag, or was involved in its display, on 26 January 2017.”
‘High time for society to preserve sanctity of medical profession and to uphold dignity of Doctors’; Madras HC quashes FIR against 70-year-old Gynecologist in miscarriage case
“Doctors, the Guardian of life, embody a noble profession, often revered as akin to God / Almighty, as they possess the extraordinary ability to save lives and restore health. While acknowledging the presence of quacks and corporatized hospitals, it is essential to recognize that majority of medical practitioners dedicate their life to serve humanity with compassion and expertise”
Delhi HC quashes FIR in Rape, Kidnapping, and POCSO case based on Settlement without imposing costs
Delhi High Court has quashed an FIR registered under Sections 376 (rape), 363 (kidnapping), and 6 of the POCSO Act (aggravated penetrative assault). The decision was based on an amicable settlement between the parties, with no costs imposed on either side. This case underscores the court’s recognition of mutually agreed resolutions in certain criminal proceedings.
Action contrary to departmental rules not criminal misconduct by public servant: Kerala HC
“Mere conduct and action of the accused contrary to rules and departmental norms would not amount to criminal misconduct by a public servant.”
Delhi High Court quashes FIR registered u/s 12 of POCSO Act against man suffering from Psychosis with Borderline Intellectual Ability
“The medical board has opined that the petitioner required regular medical care and supervision and the support of the family members for his compliance to the medical treatment.”
Punjab and Haryana High Court quashes FIR against makers of Colors TV serial ‘Ram Siya Ke Luv Kush’
Punjab and Haryana High Court was dealing with a matter involving allegations made by certain members of the Valmiki community regarding the role of Bhagwan Valmiki Ji being incorrectly depicted and telecast in Colors TV serial.
[Fight over a Cat] Meghalaya HC discharges Son-in-law from Attempt to Murder of Father-in-Law
Meghalaya High Court said as the son-in-law did not have the intention to cause death.